Part of your day in Kindergarten or First Grade should include some kind of daily sight word routine. It doesn’t have to be long, or be a whole written out lesson, just something simple and easy to fit in at any point of your day. When creating our daily schedule,
Are you looking on Amazon and Target, thinking “What do I need for my classroom?” All of the choices can seem overwhelming. Plus there are tons of “shiny objects” that truly won’t make a difference if you have it in your classroom or not. That’s why, I’m sharing my 3
During my reading centers, my students would see me at the teacher table for their small group instruction time, aka Guided Reading Groups. This was the MOST important center because I was able to differentiate it for each group. Here’s how I would structure the small group reading lesson during
A smooth and structured kindergarten morning routine can make all the difference in how your day unfolds. Establishing clear expectations and consistent procedures right from the start helps students feel calm, confident, and ready to learn. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how I set up a successful
Reading aloud is one of the most powerful ways to build early literacy skills, especially when it comes to teaching the alphabet. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a homeschooling parent, choosing the right alphabet books can make a big impact on your students’ ability to recognize letters and understand
I am thrilled to partner with Paper Mate® on their partnership with Box Tops for Education™ this back-to-school season! If you know me, you know I love all the bright colors! Paper Mate® Flair pens make it easy to color code my planner and organize my busy life. I love
Most students come into Kindergarten able to write their first name, but are they writing it correctly? As their Kindergarten teacher, you must ensure all your students are correctly writing their name. The first few weeks of school, I like to add in extra name writing practice to work on
Are you switching grade levels to Kindergarten? I made the change from 2nd to Kindergarten, and am here to help walk you through what to expect!
It’s that time again! Back to School time! And chances are you are preparing for your Meet the Teacher to meet all your students and parents for the first time. (Or Open House, Back to School Night, whatever your school calls it) Your main goal is to make a great
